Thinking of These Two Coal Stoves as Purchases
- badlegdave
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I went to a train show recently and walked through a caboose. Spoke to the cabooseman giving information and he told me that the Union Stove Works stove that they had in the caboose (manufacturer of my toasted stove). I thought it would be trick to have a caboose stove so I started looking. He mentioned that Estate was also similar to the Union Stove. This stove is in Michigan and that makes it cost impossible to get to NJ. Yes, I know that it bolts to the floor. I bet it is a real machine. I wonder how I could find one at a reasonable price locally. A train bone yard? Know of anything like this? I should contact the organization that restores equipment in Boonton, NJ. I do not recall the name.
I burned a Russo for over 15 years and it was absolutely excellent. When it came time to upgrade to a larger stove, the closest thing I could find to it was the Harman that I now own. I loved the vent tubes that were designed to go thru the top of the fire box (the hottest section). It really was able to move heat into the room. The Russo is also a welded stove and not made from panels like some other stoves. The grates and shaker works well for removing ash. You will not be disappointed in the Russo.
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I just saw this Union stove for sale. Is it the real thing. I am new to the coal burning world. I haven't seen one with the piece on top that isn't solid where the stove pipe starts. Thanks
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- freetown fred
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Looks real P, pix of the grate system would help. A 6"??? black pipe oblonged & going inside would be the pipe. Not a BIG heater, but a good lil stove. Maybe one of the Mods will move this to the antique area.
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Thanks for the reply Fred. They are asking $175.00. I think I'm going to pick it up and take a whack at restoring it. I'll get pics of the grate system after I pick it up. Thanks again.
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Here is the grate system. Also there is a top piece by the flue that is patented in 1905 that actually make the flue opening in two pieces. It seems to fit like a glove where it would still be air tight. Please let me know if you have any thoughts. Thanks
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Hey Dave, get yourself a good stove. My Union stove that is as new I will sell for $1000. I post this price is it is definitely worth buying quality. It has a small fire box remember that one. That way my stupid future ideas can be realized. You have seen my profile, I am to old to buy junk.
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- Baseburners & Antiques: Wings Best, Glenwood #8(x2) Herald 116x
- Coal Size/Type: Rice,
- Other Heating: Heating Oil CH, Toyotomi OM 22
A power lurker wins, sorry you missed it. Good luck with the RR stove.